Become a Teacher in Mississippi

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Become a Teacher in Mississippi

ABCTE can help you change careers and become a teacher in Mississippi. In July 2006 , the Mississippi Department of Education approved ABCTE as a route to full teacher licensure. The Mississippi Department of Education fully recognizes ABCTE certification for all school districts and charter schools in the state.

Why Choose ABCTE?

ABCTE offers a flexible, affordable route to earn your Mississippi teaching certificate. You can complete our self-paced program online without quitting your job or taking additional college courses.

We want you to meet Angela Moore, a Mississippi mother of three who became certified through ABCTE’s flexible program and biology teacher Traci Brown, who holds the distinction of having received the 1000th ABCTE certification.

With ABCTE, you can earn your Mississippi teacher certification in a manner that is both cost-effective and efficient. On average, candidates take 8-10 months to complete the program. We provide a variety of resources to help prepare you for exams including online workshops, practice tests, and support from our advising team. ABCTE costs $1995 for initial preparation and testing. Compare this to the cost of an education degree in Mississippi.

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Meet Your Mississippi Teacher Certification Specialist

Alan Moore is a native of Louisiana where he received his undergraduate degree from Southern University of New Orleans in Science Education and his Master's degree in School Administration from the University of New Orleans. Alan has over 15 years of experience as a teacher and school administrator and looks forward to new challenges. He is passionate about teaching and believes that the profession should be infused with aspiring talent that can bring innovative ideas that prepare students for the careers of the 21st century.

As a teacher and school administrator he challenged students to have high standards and expectations in all aspects of their journey through their school age years and beyond.

As a former high school football coach, he enjoys watching high school, college and professional football and continues to challenge himself to become a better golfer.

Contact Alan Moore by phone at (678) 822-4502 or by e-mail at amoore@abcte.org for more information on how to become a certified teacher in Mississippi.